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  • Pressure is a Privilege: Jarrett Fultz on Golf, Grit, and Gratitude

    Jarrett Fultz brings heart, energy, and perspective to this episode as he shares his experience navigating the game of golf with cerebral palsy. Now a coach at Southern Virginia University—his alma mater—Jarrett reflects on adapting his swing through countless grip adjustments and mental strategies to stay locked in under pressure.

    For Jarrett, “pressure is a privilege,” a mindset that fuels both his game and his coaching. He emphasizes the value of external focus-- like visualizing a landing zone or targeting specific parts of the hole, to stay present and intentional with every swing. His guiding question: What would I tell my players right now?

    Jarrett's deep love for the game, gratitude for the opportunity to keep competing, and belief that golf is for everyonemake his story one of resilience and inspiration. With another tournament in Florida on the horizon, he reminds us that nothing beats hard work—and if you truly want to be part of the game, golf will find a way to welcome you in.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode
    • How Jarrett turned frustration into championship wins
    • Mental strategies for overcoming coordination challenges
    • His vision for becoming an inclusive teaching professional
    • Why adaptive golf is both competitive and transformational

    21 min
  • How Kelsey Koch Rebuilt Her Golf Career in 1 Year Using Grit, Gratitude, and a Fresh Start

    Yoga teacher, high school coach, and adaptive golfer Kelsey Koch has faced more challenges in a single year than most people face in a lifetime. Born with VACTERL syndrome and living with a leg amputation since infancy, Kelsey endured surgery, equipment loss, and setbacks in 2024—yet still competed at the U.S. Adaptive Open.

    In this episode, Kelsey reflects on resilience, sobriety, and self-love. From playing barefoot in Crocs to receiving new custom clubs, her story is about rebuilding, redefining, and showing up authentically on and off the course.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode
    • How Kelsey turned adversity into opportunity in 2024
    • The role of yoga and self-love in her athletic journey
    • Balancing coaching, competing, and recovery
    • Why she believes every body and every story matters

    21 min
  • How Danny Wiseman Became a Rising Force in Adaptive Golf Using Work Ethic, Family Support, and Sheer Willpower

    Danny Wiseman didn’t start playing golf until his late twenties—but he’s already become one of the sport’s breakout stars. A survivor of Ewing Sarcoma who has endured 33 surgeries, Danny discovered adaptive golf through a friend and quickly embraced competition. Named Boom Athlete of the Year in 2023, he now competes nationally while balancing life as a husband and father.

    In this episode, Danny shares how he trains with intention, what the adaptive golf community means to him, and how family keeps him grounded.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode
    • Why Danny chose golf and how he rose so quickly in competition
    • How living through cancer and surgeries shaped his approach to sport
    • The importance of community and mutual support in adaptive golf
    • His goals for the U.S. Adaptive Open and beyond

    22 min

About Push Play

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Welcome to The Adaptive Sports Podcast, the podcast where adaptive athletes take the spotlight. From wheelchair basketball courts to accessible golf greens, we bring you conversations that challenge stereotypes and celebrate grit, talent, and determination. Each week, we talk to disabled athletes, coaches, and advocates about the real wins and hard-fought journeys behind the scenes. These are the stories major media too often misses. The raw, honest, and game-changing conversations. Whether you're an athlete, ally, or just sports-curious, this podcast invites you to push play and discover what true strength sounds like.